'The Lion King' to return to Broadway in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Disney's "The Lion King" will return to Chicago's Broadway stage for the first time since 2023.

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The musical will play at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for three weeks in October.

The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 22 years.

A young star who grew up in Hyde Park performs with "The Lion King." Albert "AJ" Rhodes Jr. plays young Simba.

Tickets go on sale later this year.

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